‘Junior’s Farm’ by Paul McCartney and Wings debuts at #59 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Junior's Farm (DJ Edit)'

(Saturday, November 9, 1974) — “Junior’s Farm” by (former Beatle) Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings debuted at #59 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Junior’s Farm’ by Paul McCartney and Wings debuts at #59 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1974) →

U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt elected to full term, defeating Alton B. Parker 120 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1904)

1900s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1904'

(Tuesday, November 8, 1904, during the 1904 presidential campaign) — Republican U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt of New York was elected to a full term today, defeating Democratic challenger Alton B. Parker, Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals. Continue reading U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt elected to full term, defeating Alton B. Parker 120 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1904) →

U.S. President Abraham Lincoln wins re-election, defeating George B. McClellan 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1864)

1860s, American Civil War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1864'

(Tuesday, November 8, 1864, during the 1864 presidential campaign) — Near the end of the American Civil War, National Union (Republican) President Abraham Lincoln of Illinois was elected to a second term today, soundly defeating Democratic challenger Major General George B. McClellan of New Jersey. Continue reading U.S. President Abraham Lincoln wins re-election, defeating George B. McClellan 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1864) →

Ringo Starr makes cameo appearance on ABC-TV music show 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Ringo Starr And Keith Moon Introduce Sparks - ABC In Concert 2nd Anniversary Show - 8 November 1974'

(Friday, November 8, 1974) — Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr made a surprise appearance today at Aquarius Theatre in Los Angeles during the taping of ABC’s fortnightly music program, In Concert, hosted by fellow drummer Keith Moon of The Who. Continue reading Ringo Starr makes cameo appearance on ABC-TV music show 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1974) →

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt elected to unprecedented fourth term, defeating Thomas E. Dewey 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1944)

1940s, The Holocaust, U.S. Presidents, World War II


Video: 'Americans voting in US cities during 1944 Presidential election; Roosevelt defeat...HD Stock Footage'

(Tuesday, November 7, 1944, during the 1944 presidential campaign) — Democratic U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York was elected to an unprecedented fourth term today, soundly defeating Republican challenger Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt elected to unprecedented fourth term, defeating Thomas E. Dewey 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1944) →

The Beatles filmed at Capitol Cinema in Cardiff, Wales 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles live in Cardiff, 1964.flv'

(Saturday, November 7, 1964, first show scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. GMT; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles were filmed today at Capitol Cinema in Cardiff, Wales, during the band’s 24th stop of their 1964 Autumn UK Tour. Continue reading The Beatles filmed at Capitol Cinema in Cardiff, Wales 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964) →

‘Last Kiss’ by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, November 7, 1964) — “Last Kiss” by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Last Kiss’ by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964) →